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New NACHA Rule Could Catch Payment Processors, Merchants, FIs Off-Guard

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In a new PYMNTS interview, David Barnhardt, executive vice president of product at GIACT , which offers fraud detection and account validation tools, talks about an upcoming change by NACHA, national administrator of the ACH network, to make internet-initiated debit transactions (WEB debits) safer and more seamless.

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How to Stay Compliant with NACHA Requirements

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Ensuring compliance with NACHA requirements is crucial for financial institutions, as it guarantees the secure, efficient, and reliable handling of electronic payments. Authorization requirements Before initiating ACH debit transactions, NACHA requires that entities obtain explicit, written authorization from the customer.

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What Is a Direct Debit?

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Both direct debit and ACH debit allow for automatic, recurring payments. Still, ACH direct debit offers the advantage of handling multiple types of electronic transfers, including credit and debit transactions. In the U.S.,

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What is an EFT Payment? Everything to Know About This Method of Payment

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Regulatory and Compliance Issues with EFT Payments Regulatory and compliance issues surrounding EFT payments are critical for ensuring the security and integrity of electronic transactions. EFT Payments vs Credit Card Payments While debit transactions are EFT payments, credit card payments are not.

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Understanding EDI Payments: Key Differences from ACH and EFT Transactions

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ACH is widely known for processing large credit and debit transactions, including direct deposits and bill payments. Standards: EDI follows strict international standards for formatting electronic documents, whereas ACH transactions comply with the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) rules.

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